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Peanut Butter Banana Dog Birthday Cake

A small, dog-safe birthday cake made with banana, xylitol-free peanut butter and whole wheat flour, topped with sweet potato frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 thin wedges
Course: Dog Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour 120 g
  • 1 medium ripe banana mashed
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter 64 g, xylitol-free
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup mashed baked sweet potato plain and cooled
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water
  • a few fresh blueberries optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 6-inch round pan and line the base with parchment.
  2. Mash the banana, then whisk in the eggs, peanut butter and applesauce.
  3. Stir in the flour until no dry streaks remain.
  4. Spread the batter evenly and bake 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  5. Rest 10 minutes in the pan, then cool completely on a rack.
  6. Loosen the sweet potato with a little water, spread it over the cake, add a few blueberries and cut 12 thin wedges.

Notes

Calories are estimates from USDA FoodData Central values. Keep all treats to about 10% of your dog's daily calories. Store in the fridge 3 to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. For cupcakes, bake in a lined muffin tin for 18 to 22 minutes.